"All science requires mathematics. The knowledge of mathematical things is almost innate in us. This is the easiest of sciences, a fact which is obvious in that no one's brain rejects it; for laymen and people who are utterly illiterate know how to count and reckon."

-Roger Bacon  

AMC-12

About 

The AMC 12 is a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts. Two different versions of the contests are given on two dates, about two weeks apart, in February. Each AMC 10 and the AMC 12 contest contain about 12 of the same math problems.

Purpose 

The main purpose of the AMC 10/12 is to spur interest in mathematics and to develop talent through the excitement of solving challenging problems in a timed multiple-choice format. The problems range from the very easy to the extremely difficult. Students who participate in the AMC 10/12 should find that most of the problems are challenging but within their grasp. The contest is intended for everyone from the average student at a typical school who enjoys mathematics to the very best student at the most special school. 

Date of the Contest for BHSEC students

We will be taking the contest on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015. This is the day we come back from Regents Week. The contest will start at 4:00 pm in room 410. Bring #2 pencils and your mathematical brain! 

Preparation

The best way to gear yourself for the contest is to look at the ones from the previous years. The Art of Problem Solving website has the entire collection of them with solutions. We included one from 2007 on our "Weekly Plans & Puzzles and Games" page under the December 22nd post. 

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